The Piaggio Typhoon 125,Getting economically from A to B in Italian style
The latest trend among car manufacturers is reaching the coveted 40 mpg mark. It’s a nice, round number far exceeding what sedans — even the most miserly ones — were capable of only a few years ago. And with gas prices not getting any cheaper, it’s easy to see why fuel efficiency is so important. Of course, we motorcyclists have been touting the virtues of two-wheel fuel economy forever, and the Piaggio Typhoon 125 is the latest example why.
Piaggio claims the Typhoon can achieve an astonishing 90 mpg from its tiny 124cc single-cylinder, four-stroke engine. This assumes its rider is delicate with the controls and avoids continued high speeds in order to achieve maximum fuel economy. In our real-world testing, which involved twisting the throttle to the stop quite frequently to rid ourselves of four-wheel, intercity traffic, that number dropped considerably to 52 mpg. However, that’s still an impressive number considering how hard we thrashed the scoot – it would be nearly impossible to get worse mileage.
Another notable figure is its price. At just $2699, the Typhoon is a natural choice for anyone looking for cheap, reliable transportation, and puts it well below competitors like the Honda PCX ($3399) and Yamaha Zuma 125 ($3350). We’ll have a comparison of all three scooters soon.
Piaggio claims the Typhoon can achieve an astonishing 90 mpg from its tiny 124cc single-cylinder, four-stroke engine. This assumes its rider is delicate with the controls and avoids continued high speeds in order to achieve maximum fuel economy. In our real-world testing, which involved twisting the throttle to the stop quite frequently to rid ourselves of four-wheel, intercity traffic, that number dropped considerably to 52 mpg. However, that’s still an impressive number considering how hard we thrashed the scoot – it would be nearly impossible to get worse mileage.
Another notable figure is its price. At just $2699, the Typhoon is a natural choice for anyone looking for cheap, reliable transportation, and puts it well below competitors like the Honda PCX ($3399) and Yamaha Zuma 125 ($3350). We’ll have a comparison of all three scooters soon.
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